St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
About St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Founded in 1897 and served by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood since 1921, St. John the Baptist in Whiting, Indiana, carries on the reconciliation charism of its founding order across more than 125 years of parish life in the Diocese of Gary. The merged community — formed with the former St. Adalbert Parish — offers daily morning Mass, two Sunday Masses, a Saturday vigil, and a robust faith-formation program that includes special-needs religious education.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Whiting, Indiana, part of the Diocese of Gary. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Bible Study
Bible Study
Schedule: Tuesday, 8 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church? ▼
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church? ▼
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church confession times: Monday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Tuesday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Wednesday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Thursday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Friday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Saturday 3 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. John the Baptist Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 8:30 AM.
Where is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located? ▼
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is located at 1849 Lincoln Avenue, Whiting, IN 46394. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. John the Baptist Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 9 AM - 12 PM.
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